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[wificafe]

[posted Tuesday 15th, late afternoon]

Anyone know much about dogs?

I'm thinking of getting one (yes, I know how much responsibility they are), probably from the shelter, but I'm wondering what breeds I should keep an eye out for for training and protection. Any ideas?

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[inchesofevil]

[amagad dogs :D=-<]

Shepherds, rottweilers, dobermans, mastiffs, etc. Pretty much any large dog works as a deterrent.

German shepherds are my personal favourite if we're talking guard dogs, though.

[wificafe]

Awww, sheps are lovely dogs.

Aren't they used in police forces a lot?

[inchesofevil]

They are. They're very intelligent dogs with a strong protective instinct, and they respond well to training, so that's why cops like them.

My family had one when I was a kid. Never felt safer than when that dog was around.

[wificafe]

I'll have to keep an eye out! We'll be doing obedience classes together. :)

[inchesofevil]

If you're not getting a puppy from a reputable breeder, I recommend adopting a rescue if you can handle it.

[wificafe]

Yeah, that's the plan. I'd rather adopt an adult who needs a loving home. :)

[inchesofevil]

Don't worry too much about breed, then. Rescues have a way of choosing people.

[wificafe]

That's not something I've heard before. I thought it was only cats that did that?

[inchesofevil]

What? Every rescue story I've ever heard involves something special about the animal that spoke to whoever was adopting it, no matter what species it was.

[wificafe]

Isn't that just liking the animal's personality or some such? At least that's what it usually sounds like.

[inchesofevil]

Sometimes, I guess. But you don't always walk out with the sort of animal you went in wanting.

[wificafe]

That makes sense.

I guess we'll see. I'm gonna go in tomorrow. :D

Probably won't be coming home with one so soon, though.

[inchesofevil]

Good luck :D

[brokencrescendo]

If it's to guard a place, even a small one will do. Any barking is a deterrent.

Though I haven't had a dog in years.

[wificafe]

I want something that makes me feel safe. Little dogs are cute, but hardly the sort of critter you can hide behind when you're scared. :(

[brokencrescendo]

Makes sense.
If you find one, I think you're obligated to post pictures.

[wificafe]

Am I? XD
We'll see! I don't know how soon I'll be getting one.